BIGJOHNB20
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Hey,
Just got my new 2006 MS6. The first thing I want to do is get a couple of different audio sources in there. I have a 30GB Ipod and just got a Palm Pre cell phone. The pre can serve as an 8GB mp3 player, but also has access to pandora and other streaming radio over 3G, and also serves as a turn by turn GPS device. As far as I know the only way to get audio out of the Pre is a 1/8" aux or Bluetooth.
I would like to have a way to hook up both of these devices. A generic aux in would be able to handle both, but for the ipod I figure I might as well get an actual dongle connection for charging. That would also provide headunit and steering wheel control.
So basically I am looking for a way to get an ipod dongle hookup, and an 1/8" aux in. I like the Xcarlink (audiolink) as I understand that it has both these hookup options. The only thing I don't like is that you have to unplug one device in order to use the other. Not a huge deal, but if it could be done where both remain plugged in at all times and sources switched on the HU that would be best.
So, I was thinking i could use the GROM audio ipod connector for ipod and then get something like the auxmod aux in for the Pre. Am I correct that both these options connect to a different spot on the back of the stock radio? Or anyone have any other suggestions on how best to accomplish this.
Oh, and I am also trying to figure out some mounting options for both of these devices. Any help with that would be appreciated as well.
Thanks,
John
Just got my new 2006 MS6. The first thing I want to do is get a couple of different audio sources in there. I have a 30GB Ipod and just got a Palm Pre cell phone. The pre can serve as an 8GB mp3 player, but also has access to pandora and other streaming radio over 3G, and also serves as a turn by turn GPS device. As far as I know the only way to get audio out of the Pre is a 1/8" aux or Bluetooth.
I would like to have a way to hook up both of these devices. A generic aux in would be able to handle both, but for the ipod I figure I might as well get an actual dongle connection for charging. That would also provide headunit and steering wheel control.
So basically I am looking for a way to get an ipod dongle hookup, and an 1/8" aux in. I like the Xcarlink (audiolink) as I understand that it has both these hookup options. The only thing I don't like is that you have to unplug one device in order to use the other. Not a huge deal, but if it could be done where both remain plugged in at all times and sources switched on the HU that would be best.
So, I was thinking i could use the GROM audio ipod connector for ipod and then get something like the auxmod aux in for the Pre. Am I correct that both these options connect to a different spot on the back of the stock radio? Or anyone have any other suggestions on how best to accomplish this.
Oh, and I am also trying to figure out some mounting options for both of these devices. Any help with that would be appreciated as well.
Thanks,
John
